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Lot# 5614 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 5614 Peru

    1852 (Nov 25): Entire letter from Callao to Lima endorsed 'Urgente' and 'p. Tren de 7' for the 7 o'clock train up from Callao, marked '½' (real) in manuscript as charge and struck with fine fancy framed CALLAO despatch in black (Colareta fig. 3). Fine and rare - the Railway line had been laid the year before.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF